Easy Vegan Recipe Split Pea and Potato Soup

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
(c= cup)
1. 3 stalks celery
2. 2 medium carrots
3. 3 cloves garlic
4. 1 medium onion
5. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6. 2-3 bay leaves
7. 2 c water
8. 2 teaspoon paprika
9. 2 c dry split peas
10. 2 medium potatoes

Directions:

• In a sauce pan, brown onions, 5 minutes. 
• Add carrots, celery & garlic,&  continue to saute, 5 minutes. 
• Add a touch of water as necessary.
•  Then add spices, water, potatoes & split peas, stir and bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover 90 minutes.
• Allow to partially cool, & with stick blender partially blend together, leaving potato chunks & a few  peas for texture. 
• Salt to taste & garnish with fresh parsley.